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The Brain and Social Impacts of Early Device Exposure and Screen Time — Whalespan

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The Brain and Social Impacts of Early Device Exposure and Screen Time

Rhonda Patrick4m · 2023-09-06

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✓Well SupportedSleep and exercise are fundamental for developing brains, essential for cognitive growth and well-being.◐Partially SupportedProviding young children with smartphones or tablets is correlated with heightened instances of suicidal ideation, aggression, and detachment.◐Partially SupportedQuestions should be asked about the timing, amount, and context of tablet and smartphone use, especially for children and teenagers, given new facts about their impact.◐Partially SupportedNegative trends associated with early device use in children were more prominent in females and consistent across geographical regions.

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It may be beneficial to delay providing a tablet until children are older, set rules around its use, and demonstrate self-discipline in its usage.

◐Partially SupportedA retro-style flip phone is a thoughtful first choice for a child's phone.

◐Partially SupportedIncreased screen time in children can lead to sleep disturbances, decreased physical activity, and issues with social development.

◐Partially SupportedExecutive function cognitive capacity does not reach maturity until the early 20s.

◐Partially SupportedDelaying children's first portable electronic device can improve their adult mental health, specifically their social self.

◐Partially SupportedFor children aged two to five, more than one hour per day of screen time is associated with lower percentile ranks in cognition, language, and social-emotional skills.

◐Partially SupportedStriking a balance with technology requires continual reinforcement and restraint to avoid negatively impacting mental health.